2022 Municipal Election

You must meet all of the following criteria:

Resident Electors

For residents of Golden, you are eligible if you meet all of the following criteria on Voting Day:

• be a Canadian citizen;
• 18 years of age or older on election day;
• have lived in B.C. for at least six months (prior to April 14, 2022);
• be a resident of Golden; and
• not be disqualified from voting in an election or by law.

To prove your identity and eligibility to register as a non-resident property elector, please bring with you:

• Two pieces of personal identification (ID): at least one piece of ID must have your signature and one must have your address (acceptable forms of identification are listed below). 

Non-Resident Property Electors

If you own property in Golden but live elsewhere in B.C., you might qualify as a non-resident property elector as long as you meet all of the following criteria:

• be a Canadian citizen;
• 18 years of age or older on election day;
• have lived in B.C. for at least six months (prior to April 14, 2022);
• have owned property, registered in your personal name, in Golden for at least 30 days; and
• not be disqualified from voting in an election or by law.

To prove your identity and eligibility to register as a non-resident property elector, please bring with you:

• Two pieces of personal identification: one with residential address, and one with your signature (acceptable forms of identification are listed below).
• Property title deed or current Town of Golden property tax receipt.
• Non-Resident Property Elector Registration Form. Please complete this form before Voting Day. Download the form here to print and bring with you.
• Consent Form, if the property is owned jointly with other individuals. The form must be completed before Voting Day. Download the form here to print and bring with you.

Printed copies of the Non-Resident Property Elector Registration Form and the Consent Form are available at Town Hall for pick-up.

If a property is owned in whole or in part by a corporation, you are ineligible to register as a non-resident property elector with regard to that property. There is no corporate vote in British Columbia.

For further information about registering to vote as a non-resident property elector, please contact the Town of Golden Election Officers.

Voter Registration

The Town of Golden does not use a voters list. All voters must register at the time of voting.

Advance Voting

Advance voting will take place on Wednesday, October 5, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Golden Civic Centre located at 806, 10th Avenue South. 

Voting Day

Voting Day will take place on Saturday, October 15, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Golden Civic Centre located at 806, 10th Avenue South. 

Steps in the voting process:

1. Show up on voting day, whether you are Advance Voting or voting on Election Day at one of the locations listed above between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
2. Present two pieces of identification (ID) to the clerk, at least one piece of ID must have your signature and one must have your address (acceptable forms of identification are listed below). Your name will be recorded, you will sign your declaration of residency and you will be instructed how to cast your ballot.
3. Go to the voting booth and make your choices with the special pen provided, following the instructions on the ballot.
4. Walk your completed ballot over to the electronic voting machine and feed your ballot into the machine. Staff will be there to assist you if you have any questions or issues.
5. Wait for the election results to come in after the polls close at 8 p.m. Local media will report the election results as they come in and they will be available on our website and social media channels. Unofficial results should be available around 10 p.m. on Voting Day.

All voters must prove their identity and residential address before voting. There are three ways to do this:

ID's that are acceptable:

• *BC Driver's License
• BC ID card from Motor Vehicle Branch
• ICBC Owner's Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle License
• *BC Care Card
• Status Card
• Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance Form SDES8
• Social Insurance card
• Citizenship card
• Property tax notice
• Credit card or debit card
• Utility bill for electricity, natural gas, water, telephone or cable services
• Income assistance cheque stub showing name and ID number
• Statutory declaration or sworn affidavit (from a notary public, lawyer, or commissioner for taking oaths)

*Please note that the combined BC Driver's Licence and BC Care Card will be considered as ONE piece of ID.

Learn more about the candidates for the 2022 Municipal Election.

CivicInfo BC

Candidate Profiles

Declaration of Candidates

There is a single assent vote (referendum) being conducted by the CSRD in conjunction with the 2022 Local Government Elections. It is in regards to the proposed development of a new indoor aquatics centre in Golden.

Assent Vote Question

“Are you in favour of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District adopting Golden and Area Aquatic Centre Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 5849, 2022, which will permit the Regional District to borrow up to $18 million over a 30-year term to be utilized towards the capital cost to construct an indoor aquatic centre as an addition to the existing Golden and District Recreation Centre?”

Learn more about the Assent Vote.

To run for the office of Mayor and Council, you must:

• be 18 years of age or older on general voting day (October 15, 2022);
• be a Canadian citizen;
• have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six months immediately prior to filing nomination documents (prior to March 8, 2022); and
• have not been disqualified under the Local Government Act, or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

You are not eligible to run for local government office if you:

• are a judge of the Provincial Court, Supreme Court or Court of Appeal;
• are an employee or salaried officer of the local government (unless you have taken a leave of absence to run for office and agree to resign if elected), including if you are running as a regional district electoral area director when employed by a municipality which is a member of that regional district;
• are under sentence for an indictable offence and are in custody or in prison;
• have been found guilty of an elections offence, such as double voting or buying votes and are prohibited from holding office; or
• are disqualified for not filing a disclosure statement in a previous election or for not making an oath of office or attending meetings.

August 2022: Nomination packages are now available for pickup at Town Hall. Town Hall is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

August 30 - September 9, 2022: Nomination Period

The nomination period begins at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, August 30 and ends at 4 p.m. on Friday, September 9.

July 18 to September 16, 2022: Pre-Campaign Period.

September 16, 2022: Last day to withdraw from being a candidate.

September 17 to October 15, 2022: Campaign Period.

October 5, 2022: Advance Voting Day.

October 15, 2022: General Voting Day.

October 19, 2022: Deadline for declaration of official results.

November 1, 2022: Inaugural Council Meeting and Oaths of Offices.

January 13, 2023: Deadline for filing campaign financing disclosure statement to Elections BC.

View a detailed calendar of key dates.

Nomination packages are now available for pickup at Town Hall! Town Hall is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You may also request an electronic package below:

• Request an Electronic Nomination Package for Mayor
• Request an Electronic Nomination Package for Councillor
• Request an Electronic Forms Package for Elector Organization

Additional information and forms:

• Candidate Information Package & Quick Reference Guide to Election Forms
• Town of Golden Election Sign Acknowledgment Form

• Fill out your Candidate Profile.

The statutory period for receiving nomination documents begins at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, and ends at 4 p.m. on Friday, September 9, 2022.

You may fill in the nomination documents by hand or use the electronic versions available by request. If you complete the forms electronically, you will need to print them out and ensure that they are signed and dated as required.

Submitting Nomination Documents

Nomination documents may be delivered by hand, mail or delivery service, or by email at election@golden.ca or fax (250-344-6577) with originals to follow to the Town of Golden: 810 9^th Ave, Box 350, Golden BC, V0A 1H0.

Candidates must make a solemn declaration on the documents. Nominations and declarations are most commonly taken by the Chief Election Officer or designate, at the time nomination papers are filed. However, the declaration can also be taken by a lawyer, notary or Commissioner for Taking Affidavits in British Columbia at the candidate’s cost. Emailed or faxed nomination papers must include the completed solemn declaration.

Town Hall is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Chief Election Officer must receive original nomination documents (if submitted by email/fax) by 4 p.m. on Friday, September 16, 2022, or candidacy is deemed withdrawn.

To avoid delays in filing nomination papers, we recommend that you make an appointment to file your nomination papers. To make an appointment, email election@golden.ca or call 250-344-2271 and ask to speak with the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer.

There are new campaign financing and advertising rules for the 2022 General Local Elections that candidates, elector organizations, and third-party advertisers need to be aware of. Get more information through Elections BC.

In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2022 general local election, the following expense limits for candidates during the campaign period apply:

• Mayor - $10,797.83
• Councillor - $5,398.92

If you have any questions about the campaign financing and advertising rules in local elections, contact Elections BC at 1-800-661-8683 or electoral.finance@elections.bc.ca.

• Candidate's Guide to Local Elections in BC
• Elector Organization Guide to Local Elections in BC
• Elections BC Candidate Information
  • Video: 2022 Elections - BC Local Elections Candidates Information Session
  • Candidate Expense Limits
  • Guide to Local Elections Campaign Financing in B.C. for Candidates and their Financial Agents
  • Campaign Financing for Local Candidates: Quick Reference Sheet
• Town of Golden Election Sign Information
  • Town of Golden Sign Bylaw
• Election and Referendum Signs on Highway Rights-of-Way
• Local Government Act
• Local Elections Campaign Financing Act
• Financial Disclosure Act
• Community Charter
• Learn more about running for local office from the Province of BC.
  • What Every Candidate Needs to Know from the Province of BC.
  • Thinking About Running for Local Office brochure from the Province of BC.
  • Video series from the Province of BC on being an effective elected official :
    • Advice for People Running for Local Office
    • What is Responsible Conduct? 
    • Working with Others 
    • Reflections on Building Relationships with First Nations
    • Unproductive Conflict vs. Productive Conflict
    • Tools to Support Good Governance
• Notice of Nomination